Author & Illustrator


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Elizabeth Sills &
Elena Patrice

Authors Elizabeth Sills and Elena Patrice developed the world of Nana Star, comprised of a picture book series and plush toys, based on magical characters created by their grandmother years ago. The stories are above all concerned with inspiring character by encouraging such traditional virtues as compassion, kindness, and generosity in the littlest of listeners.

Allfour The creative-junkie sisters founded ee publishing & productions, the laugh-friendly company® in order to cultivate good old-fashioned imagination by creating children's books and toys that combine timeless values with vintage style.

They raise their own little stars, run their business, make each other laugh, and endeavor to change the world in Northern Virginia.

Linda Saker

Linda Saker

Nana Star series illustrator Linda Saker puts her own impeccable style on the original characters imagined by her mother from her home in the Virginia countryside.



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The Nana Star® children’s picture book series motivates kids to read and write through inspirational and educational stories that
encourage learning, capture their imaginations, and stimulate their creative minds. The award- winning children’s reading books offer kids
stories of fantasy and magical adventure accompanied by vintage illustration, while delivering real life lessons and promoting such
traditional virtues as compassion, kindness, and generosity.